- Festival and Special Events Coordinator (Eastern End of the Townships)

Townshippers' Association; Sherbrooke; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization this summer as a Festival and Special Events Coordinator in the picturesque Eastern Townships of Québec. This hybrid role offers the chance to engage with the community through event planning and outreach activities. You'll play a vital part in promoting events and supporting one of our largest annual celebrations. If you're passionate about community development and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, ensuring an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Qualifications

• Must be a post-secondary student in relevant fields.
• Experience in event planning and community engagement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and promoting events in the community.
• Providing administrative support for major annual events.

Skills

Event Planning

Community Engagement

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Communications

Event Management

Community Development

English Studies

Job description

Spend your summer working with us in the beautiful Eastern Townships of Québec!

$20.00/hour

Employment: June 9 – August 29, 2025

Hybrid position – based in the Eastern Townships, with occasional travel to Lennoxville (Sherbrooke)

Application Deadline: May 21, 2025

Do you enjoy planning events and engaging with the community? Want to help Townshippers’ Association increase its visibility in the community? We’re hiring a post-secondary student in Communications, Event Management, Community Development or English Studies to join us as a Festival and Special Events Coordinator for summer 2025.

Duties include:

1. Hosting kiosks and outreach activities
2. Organizing and promoting events
3. Providing administrative support for one of our biggest annual events

Open to members of the English-speaking minority in Québec, preferably based in the Eastern end of the Townships (e.g., Coaticook, Haut-Saint-François, Memphrémagog). Applications are encouraged from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples.

Applicants must meet Young Canada Works criteria and register at: young-canada-works.canada.ca

Learn more about our region and mission: www.townshippers.org

Submit your application by May 21, 2025 to [e-mail]

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!